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| Keywords: monochrome blackandwhite outdoor black and white "Mister Van" as he came to be called, met Miss Josephine Scofield on a wilderness adventure outing on Upper Ausable Lake in 1877. As an engaged couple they climbed Mount Marcy later that same year, and from its summit they chose the ideal place to build their dream home and wilderness inn. "The finest square mile" was centered around Clear Lake and a nearby peak called "The Bear". Henry purchased the 640 acre parcel, changed the name of "The Bear" to "Mount Jo", and Clear Lake was renamed "Heart Lake" for his intended bride. He designed and began building the great Adirondack Lodge in 1878, but Josephine never saw their lofty vision come true. She was killed in a tragic accident in Niagara Falls. Henry fulfilled their dreams and opened the lodge to guests in 1880 as its innkeeper. The great lodge and their shared dreams were destroyed, however, by forest wildfires on the night of June 3rd, 1903. Photo Credit: Lake Placid Library "Mister Van" as he came to be called, met Miss Josephine Scofield on a wilderness adventure outing on Upper Ausable Lake in 1877. As an engaged couple they climbed Mount Marcy later that same year, and from its summit they chose the ideal place to build their dream home and wilderness inn. "The finest square mile" was centered around Clear Lake and a nearby peak called "The Bear". Henry purchased the 640 acre parcel, changed the name of "The Bear" to "Mount Jo", and Clear Lake was renamed "Heart Lake" for his intended bride. He designed and began building the great Adirondack Lodge in 1878, but Josephine never saw their lofty vision come true. She was killed in a tragic accident in Niagara Falls. Henry fulfilled their dreams and opened the lodge to guests in 1880 as its innkeeper. The great lodge and their shared dreams were destroyed, however, by forest wildfires on the night of June 3rd, 1903. Photo Credit: Lake Placid Library | ||||
